JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
JBL
71 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
Audio-Technica
65 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| JBL Tour One M3 Aviator | Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.99 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather | professional-grade earpad |
| Headband | Leather | professional-grade headband material |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 28 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 122 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Max SPL | 94 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LDAC | AAC, LDAC |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | True Adaptive Noise Cancelling 2.0 | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP 1.4, AVRCP, HFP 1.8 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 70 hrs★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | Five minutes+5 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 850 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | JBL Headphones | A-T Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
JBL Tour One M3 Aviator0.235score per dollar
vs
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT20.319score per dollar
Audio-Technica M-Series ATH-M50xBT2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: JBL Tour One M3 Aviator
Scores 71 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.
